D2R2 Bikes 2013

[Cat3roadracer]

Please post a picture of your ride for Deerfield this year. I will as soon as I can get the camera to sync.

[4Rings6Stars]

I just found out that I can't do the ride this year...bummer. I did the last two on my IF Planet X but was planning on riding my DeSalvo this year..

[eBAUMANN]

CANT. FREAKIN. WAIT.

[KidWok]

I just know I'm gonna like this thread!

Tai

[christian]

With the Gaslo bottle cages!

[witcombusa]

This will make the 4th different bike I've ridden for D2R2 over the last 9 years.

She is an '89 Team Stumpjumper that is kitted out as a tribute to the '84 Specialized race team bikes. Frame is Tange Prestige tubing.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . with same gearing as last year. Man, that 34-32 makes all the difference between a death march and an enjoyable day!

I'm signed up for the 100k but may go ahead to the 115.

BBD

[nighthawk]

I rode this Chas Roberts last year. I'll be banding ducks in saskatchewan this year.

[MrDangerPants]

Originally Posted by witcombusa

This will make the 4th different bike I've ridden for D2R2 over the last 9 years.

She is an '89 Team Stumpjumper that is kitted out as a tribute to the '84 Specialized race team bikes. Frame is Tange Prestige tubing.

Very nice! Last time I did the D2R2 (100K in 2009, I think), I rode it on this:



I signed up back in June for the 100K. Unfortunately, I forgot to check my calendar as I realized after I took the plunge that my wife & I are heading to Wellfleet for a week the day of the event. I am debating doing the 40 mile ride and heading to the Cape after....

P.S. For gearing, I ran a 1x8, 36 chainring and a 12/28 cassette. Never walked.

P.P.S. If I do head out for the ride, I'll be on this:

[firerescuefin]

A little bit about the ride and rationale for equipment choice?

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by firerescuefin

A little bit about the ride and rationale for equipment choice?

I am on these roads daily - with a Gaulzetti bicycle and some Challenge 23mm clinchers. There's no need to gear up (equipment) for this event.

[nighthawk]

Originally Posted by e-RICHIE

I am on these roads daily - with a Gaulzetti bicycle and some Challenge 23mm clinchers. There's no need to gear up (equipment) for this event.

Same. But you have to admit there are sections that are less awkward on wider tires. A small portion of the total ride, but I don't think I'd ride 23s on those jeep tracks up in VT.

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Same. But you have to admit there are sections that are less awkward on wider tires. A small portion of the total ride, but I don't think I'd ride 23s on those jeep tracks up in VT.

I have 25mm clinchers for those atmo.

[Cat3roadracer]

No "need" to gear up?

[cp43]

Originally Posted by Cat3roadracer

No "need" to gear up?

If you're a strong rider, a strong climber, and have good bike handling skills, then there is not really a need to "gear up."

If you, like me, are lacking in any of these areas, your ride can be made more pleasurable with wider tires, and lower gearing. I'll be on 32mm tires, and bringing a 22 - 28 low gear.

You'll see all kinds of bikes on the ride (which is part of the fun.) Everything from road bikes with skinny tires to full suspension MTBs with 2.2 inch wide tires. It comes down to your fitness and skill level, and which bike you're most comfortable with.

Chris